Music at the Market | July 2023 Schedule

June 25, 2023 Music at the Market 0
Music at the Market on the historic Woodstock Square with the Woodstock Farmers Market.
Music at the Market on the historic Woodstock Square with the Woodstock Farmers Market.

Music at the Market July 2023, brought to you by Off Square Music, is a parade of wonderful performers at the Woodstock Farmers Market. What a fantastic way to shop for local seasonal produce and locally crafted items, all while enjoying the music as you greet friends.

Music at the Market, brought to you by Off Square Music, is a parade of wonderful performers at the Woodstock Farmers Market.
Music at the Market, brought to you by Off Square Music, is a parade of wonderful performers at the Woodstock Farmers Market.

Music at the Market Performance Schedule in July

Feeling disappointed because you missed a favorite performer due to a rain cancellation? Fret not! Rest assured, we make every effort to reschedule the performances whenever possible. Watch this section of our website for updates- https://offsquaremusic.org/category/music-at-the-market/.

  • Saturday, July 1
    • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Bad Penny
Bad Penny is an acoustic trio based in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. They have fast become one of the most popular performing groups at the Woodstock Farmers Market.
Bad Penny is an acoustic trio based in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. They have fast become one of the most popular performing groups at the Woodstock Farmers Market.
  • Tuesday, July 4
    • 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Mike Breen  
    • 11:00 am -1:00 pm | Dave Dalton
Mike Breen As a well-traveled military child, Mike Breen has been singing songs from the radio from Biloxi to Chicago. He started playing guitar at ten...gospel, folk, jazz, blues, rock, covers, and parody.
Mike Breen As a well-traveled military child, Mike Breen has been singing songs from the radio from Biloxi to Chicago. He started playing guitar at ten…gospel, folk, jazz, blues, rock, covers, and parody.
Woodstock School Of Music founder Dave Dalton is a long time veteran of teaching and performing music in the McHenry County area.
Woodstock School Of Music founder Dave Dalton is a long time veteran of teaching and performing music in the McHenry County area.
  • Saturday, July 8
    • 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Guyz with Bad Eyez (Children’s Theatre)  
    • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Big Fish
Guyz With Bad Eyez - Merv Collins has dazzled audiences with his masterful fingerstyle acoustic guitar. Don Humbertson adds soaring vocals and great guitar playing. Together they are Guyz With Bad Eyez.
Guyz With Bad Eyez – Merv Collins has dazzled audiences with his masterful fingerstyle acoustic guitar. Don Humbertson adds soaring vocals and great guitar playing. Together they are Guyz With Bad Eyez.
Big Fish includes Marty Brunkalla, Deb Firak, Kent Fishburn, and Al Fyfe. They play Swing to Blues with a little Bluegrass in between.
Big Fish includes Marty Brunkalla, Deb Firak, Kent Fishburn, and Al Fyfe. They play Swing to Blues with a little Bluegrass in between.
  • Tuesday, July 11
    • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Courtney & Chris
Acoustic guitar duo features Courtney Sullivan on vocals and rhythm guitar and Chris Kalkbrenner on lead guitar.
Acoustic guitar duo features Courtney Sullivan on vocals and rhythm guitar and Chris Kalkbrenner on lead guitar.
  • Saturday, July 15
    • 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Wattle & Daub   
    • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Amy Dixon Kolar
Wattle & Daub perform with an authentic acoustic voice rooted in their passion for the power of the folk tradition. Originating in 2014 from the heart of the midwest, northern Illinois, husband and wife singer-songwriters Tim and Susan Mocarski are dedicated to participation, social commentary, and entertainment.
Wattle & Daub perform with an authentic acoustic voice rooted in their passion for the power of the folk tradition. Originating in 2014 from the heart of the midwest, northern Illinois, husband and wife singer-songwriters Tim and Susan Mocarski are dedicated to participation, social commentary, and entertainment.
Chicago singer-songwriter Amy Dixon-Kolar incorporates Celtic, traditional, blues and folk influences into her contemporary acoustic style. Recognized enthusiastically by reviewers, listeners and organizations globally, her honest lyrics, distinctive vocals and fluid guitar stylings come together in a fresh expressive mix. Amy’s inspiration for songwriting comes from her work as a performer, teacher, social activist, ASL interpreter and mother. Her award-winning single, Rosa Sat, which came out as a single in January, 2009, has had over 300,000 views on YouTube, has been scored for choruses, and is being sung all over the world.
Chicago singer-songwriter Amy Dixon-Kolar incorporates Celtic, traditional, blues and folk influences into her contemporary acoustic style. Recognized enthusiastically by reviewers, listeners and organizations globally, her honest lyrics, distinctive vocals and fluid guitar stylings come together in a fresh expressive mix. Amy’s inspiration for songwriting comes from her work as a performer, teacher, social activist, ASL interpreter and mother. Her award-winning single, Rosa Sat, which came out as a single in January, 2009, has had over 300,000 views on YouTube, has been scored for choruses, and is being sung all over the world.
  • Tuesday, July 18
    • 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Sharon Arnold
    • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Mark Hobbs
Sharon Arnold's beautiful voice and guitar playing (sometimes ukulele) bring grace to the Folk, Americana, Pop music she performs.
Sharon Arnold’s beautiful voice and guitar playing (sometimes ukulele) bring grace to the Folk, Americana, Pop music she performs.
Mark Hobbs is a singer-songwriter with a passion for real music about real life.
Mark Hobbs is a singer-songwriter with a passion for real music about real life.
  • Saturday, July 22
    • 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Kishwaukee Ramblers
    • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Northwest Highway
The Kishwaukee Ramblers include Neal Brown, Gary Plazyk, and Amy Beth (L to R). They play traditional American and Celtic folk music and children's songs using guitar, fiddle, cello, banjo, autoharp, mandolin, mountain dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, Anglo concertinas, hurdy gurdy, didgeridoo, jaw harp, and other musical toys.
The Kishwaukee Ramblers include Neal Brown, Gary Plazyk, and Amy Beth (L to R). They play traditional American and Celtic folk music and children’s songs using guitar, fiddle, cello, banjo, autoharp, mandolin, mountain dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, Anglo concertinas, hurdy gurdy, didgeridoo, jaw harp, and other musical toys.
Northwest Highway includes Andy Andrick, Gloria Burchfield, and Les Urban. Music from the 60s, acoustic country, folk and Americana, featuring pedal steel guitar and three-part harmonies. Music from the 60s, acoustic country, folk and Americana, featuring pedal steel guitar and three-part harmonies.
Northwest Highway includes Andy Andrick, Gloria Burchfield, and Les Urban. Music from the 60s, acoustic country, folk and Americana, featuring pedal steel guitar and three-part harmonies. Music from the 60s, acoustic country, folk and Americana, featuring pedal steel guitar and three-part harmonies.
  • Tuesday, July 25
    • 9:00 am – 11:00 am | ThingamaJig
    • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Suzy Schwartz
ThingamaJig includes Neal Brown with acoustic guitars, vocals; Gary Lee Phillips on concert flute, alto flute, Irish bouzouki, tenor banjo, ukuleles, vocals; and Gary Plazyk on hammered dulcimer, Anglo concertinas, hurdy gurdy, didgeridoo, jaw harp, exotic percussion, vocals. Play a variety of music, including American and Celtic, traditional Folk, and classic Jazz.
ThingamaJig includes Neal Brown with acoustic guitars, vocals; Gary Lee Phillips on concert flute, alto flute, Irish bouzouki, tenor banjo, ukuleles, vocals; and Gary Plazyk on hammered dulcimer, Anglo concertinas, hurdy gurdy, didgeridoo, jaw harp, exotic percussion, vocals. Play a variety of music, including American and Celtic, traditional Folk, and classic Jazz.
Suzy Schwartz is a guitarist and vocalist, well-known to our community.
Suzy Schwartz is a guitarist and vocalist, well-known to our community.
  • Saturday, July 29
    • 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Cheryl & the Down Home Boys   
    • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Rachel and Jori
Cheryl and the Down Home Boys include Cheryl Niemo, Pete Jonsson, and Marty Brunkalla. They perform Americana, a blend of Roots music including: Old Time County, Folk, Standards, Blue Grass and Blues.
Cheryl and the Down Home Boys include Cheryl Niemo, Pete Jonsson, and Marty Brunkalla. They perform Americana, a blend of Roots music including: Old Time County, Folk, Standards, Blue Grass and Blues.
Rachel (R) plays the guitar, and Jori (L) plays the piano. They entertain with a variety of songs from as early as the 1960s through the present.
Rachel (R) plays the guitar, and Jori (L) plays the piano. They entertain with a variety of songs from as early as the 1960s through the present.

Woodstock Farmers Market summer season

In summer, Woodstock Farmers Market vendors surround the Historic Woodstock Square on all four sides as well as throughout the park in the center of the Square. Saturday market runs from April-October, and Tuesday market runs from June-September. Market hours are 8 a.m.-1 p.m. We are a Producers Only Market, meaning everything you purchase is grown or produced directly by the vendor you are purchasing from.

Woodstock Farmers Market winter season

The Woodstock Farmers Market winter market is held in Building “D” at the McHenry County Fairgrounds. Along with our usual farm market offerings, we will have several Artisans at each market. The market runs mid-October through April on select Saturdays. Market hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The winter market gathers on select Saturdays in Building “D” at the McHenry County Fairgrounds. During COVID, we did not host music at the winter market and have not yet reinstated it.

Hope to see you at the Market!

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